Hi all,
I'm new to this forum. Just underwent an ablation for AF and flutter last Thursday and experiencing some symptoms (sometimes blurry vision, repeated periods of AF while resting, increased resting heart rate, palpitations) and came across this forum while browsing the web. Great resource that reassured me that the symptoms I'm experiencing are not uncommon.
Tom
Welcome to the forum Tom.
Yes, the blurry eyesight and AF beats are quite normal after an ablation. The areas that have been burnt can still let rogue signals through while the scar tissue that will block them is forming.
If you have any questions then just ask, we're a friendly bunch here and a lot of us have been through ablations, cardioversions etc. We understand exactly what you are going through and we always say that there is no such thing as a daft question.
Take life easy for a few weeks now, it's early days and you may find that you get tired very quickly.
Jean
Hi and welcome to the Forum. How are you feeling this afternoon? I am sure all the Members here will welcome you and offer their own advice, however, should you feel you would like any information, please do not hesitate to contact our patient services team on info@afa.org.uk or call 01789 867 502. You may also find our factsheet 'Recovering from an Ablation' helpful too? Its available to download from our website \ For Patients \ Patient Resources \ factsheets heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...
Hi Tracy,Thanks for your message. Had a couple of short AF periods (couple of mins) while resting and had a 15-min episode of blurry vision twice. Otherwise, not feeling too badly. The information on this website and the fact sheets are really helpful for me. I'm Dutch by the way 
It's still early days and you will need to let your body recover - unfortunately, this can take many months, so just try not to expect too much of yourself. I am pleased to hear you are feeling okay for now - long may it continue.... So pleased to hear the information is helpful, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you need us. Take care, Tracy
i haven't had an ablation- just wanted to say well done getting both done at once as often one is ablated and allows the other, underlying, to surface. Do rest a lot!!
Totally agree as that is what happened to me, had the AF ablation and it triggered off the Flutter so had to have a further one.
If you haven’t already, well worth reading this factsheet. Lots of useful information to help the recovery process which can, and often does, take time. Being young, you must try to resist the temptation of doing too much, too quickly.
Thanks a lot for the replies. Yes, I'm afraid I will refrain myself from being too active too quickly. Just hoped I would be running and cycling the day after the procedure (sort of...). I already found the fact sheet and it was really helpful for me, recognising common symptoms, and explaining things clearly. I highlighted my symptoms and send the doc to my manager, so she is lso well-informed when I will slowly get back back to work tomorrow.
Far too soon to be going back to work. two weeks rest at least. Please!
Yikes, tomorrow sounds far too soon! I hope you don't have a physical job? You should have given yourself at the very least 2 weeks. I can only hope that because you're fairly young you have your stamina back.
Before my first ablation I asked my EP's registrar when I'd be climbing mountains again and he answered to the effect that it would be a few days after the procedure. What a laugh and how wrong could anyone be!!!
Jean
Thanks a lot. Indeed, I don't have a physical job. Doing desk work, but already informed them I won't start full days.
Check out this fact sheet on recovery. heartrhythmalliance.org/res.... Your vision problem was likely the migraine aura we mention.
Hope all goes well for you. As others have pointed out-rest is important. Best wishes
Hi I had my ablation 15October and still get AF episodes which I was expecting from the fact sheet. I also get the weird blurry vision on and off in one eye but this seems to be easing off now
I had ablation for both AF and flutter at the end of June on a Tuesday. Went back to work (not physically demanding job) the following Monday. Had periods of weird rhythms and one day where my HR was about 100 BPM (normal for me is 70-75) in the first month, but have not been concious of any abnormal rhythms or fast HR again until yesterday, when i suddenly had several periods when i think i was in flutter.
Depending on who you ask, there is a blanking period of 3-6 months where it is normal for episodes of AF or flutter to temporarily return. Many people report episodes through the first year before they feel fully normal. The best advice i could give is to give it time, slowly build back to normal (for you) activity, and listen to your body. And talk to your cardiologist!
Hi all,Just wanted to give an update on my situation.
Had my ablation on October 21st, had several episodes of tachycardia while watching tv during the first week, but after that, didn't notice any abnormal heart rate (always checking with iWatch). Started doing some cycling at low intensity, but also had two 1.5-hour tours of moderate intensity that went well. So I'm positive about my progress.
I did have the episodes of blurry sight during the first two weeks post-ablation, but they disappeared. My energy levels increased over the past weeks.
Also had to do a sleep test and it turns out I have moderate to intense sleep apnea. Being a little overweight, I will start to try losing some weight, but will also get a mouth piece (mandibular advancement device) somewhere in the coming period.
Further update. Now 7.5 weeks after ablation and suddenly my heart rate alternates from somewhere around 65 in rest and somewhere around 130 when walking, doing household things, walking stairs, etc. Happened during the whole day. This started yesterday and continued through today. Did a cycle tour yesterday and heart rate was abnormally high with peaks of 222 (average 165 during 1.5 hours of not too intense cycling). Did a 40-minute walk today and heart rate was constantly around 130. Is this normal to only start after 7 weeks?
Hello! New member of the AF club here 
Cost of ablation for atrial flutter and AF if done privately?
How many months/years AF free since ablation?
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